something appearing from a place you wouldn't expect; something said as a joke actually happening; (lit.) a horse from a gourd; something impossible; something ridiculous
having no idea; having no clue
to flip-flop; to do an about-face; (lit.) to flip over one's hand; to do something easy
never mind!; don't worry about it
simmer; bubble out; flow out
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
way of reciting; way of telling a story
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
impassioned speech; fervent speech
to muster (e.g. one's courage); to call forth; to rouse up; to be enlivened; to be invigorated
unrelated; unconnected; without relations (esp. of a deceased person); having no surviving relatives; unrelated to the teachings of Buddha; unable to be saved by Buddha
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
done; just done; just finished
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
wholeheartedly (approve, agree, etc.); unconditionally; completely
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
help; assistance; service
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone